Next gen anxiety-relief strategies for today’s teens Anxiety is a difficult emotion to manage—especially with all of the stressors that come with the teenage years. From surviving awkward social situations to getting into college, it’s normal for teens to feel anxious. This book arms teens with effective tools to tackle worrying—so that anxiety doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Using the latest strategies from CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and mindfulness therapies, teens will learn how to control their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so that they don’t trigger anxiety. With real scenarios they might face at school, home, or with friends, this book is every teenager’s secret weapon to stay cool in stressful and scary moments. The Conquer Anxiety Workbook for Teens includes: Anxiety decoded—Understand the root causes of general and social anxiety, along with panic and phobias. Also, learn the Dos and Don’ts of coping. Mind and body exercises—Discover right-now strategies like body scanning and taking charge of your anxious alter-ego to stop anxiety attacks in their tracks. Proven therapies—Use time-tested techniques like CBT and mindfulness practices to manage anxious thoughts and feelings. You can’t protect teens from feeling anxious—but you can give them the tools to manage thoughts and feelings before they become overwhelming with the Conquer Anxiety Workbook for Teens. “What a gem of a resource! This workbook bridges a desperate gap between child and adult anxiety resources. Dr. Chansard’s plethora of real-world examples and clear language make this an invaluable resource for teens, parents, and therapists alike.”—Dr. Kristin S. Bemis, MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S “Conquer Anxiety Workbook for Teens is an approachable guide to addressing and demystifying some of the most common manifestations of anxiety for today's adolescents. Dr. Chansard provides therapeutic applications in the workbook that make it a valuable resource for both consumers as well as clinicians looking to supplement cognitive behavioral therapy with in-session interactive exercises. I look forward to sharing with my patients an evidence-based deep dive into healing practices for anxiety in one of our most at-risk demographics.”—Jamie Pederson, LCSW, Co-Founder, Dallas Emotional Health “Dr. Chansard has had a passion for learning about and treating anxiety disorders since she was a trainee. This is such a wonderful book with relevant information and exercises geared for teenagers. I can’t wait to use this book in my practice with my teenage clients.”—Sandra Dodson Roland, Ph.D., ABPP, LSSP "A fresh perspective on addressing anxiety disorders through evidence-based techniques that resonate with today’s youths. From the language choice, the specific exercises, and the depiction of mind-body connection, this book is a wonderful resource for teens and parents.”—Radu Pop, PhD, Clinical Psychologist DR. TABATHA CHANSARD is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a variety of emotional and behavioral difficulties. She treats childhood disorders and is passionate about her work kids, adolescents and young adults. Dr. Chansard resides in Dallas with her husband and baby girl. She enjoys binge-watching a good Netflix series, basking in the warm Texas sun, and spending quality time with friends and family. |